Add 40/24 and 75/18, Solve 1 16/24 + 4 3/18 as a fraction

Add 40/24 and 75/18

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 4 3/18

40/24 + 75/18 is 35/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
40/24 = 40 × 3/24 × 3 = 120/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
75/18 = 75 × 4/18 × 4 = 300/72
Add the two like fractions:
120/72 + 300/72 = 120 + 300/72 = 420/72
420/72 simplified gives 35/6
So, 40/24 + 75/18 = 35/6
In mixed form: 55/6

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